One of the best introductions to a foreign culture is through food and drink. For many international visitors to Mexico, spotting a coffee plant or visiting a finca are memorable experiences. So are you ready for a real coffee break? Here is our list of recommended local venues for getting a good cup of coffee in Oaxaca City:
This store showcases a variety of eco-friendly products and for its pleasant vibe. You can get a steaming cup of Americano or an Express or Cappuccino. For sale are several brands.
We would like to add links to the photo galleries and videos by the coffee store owners themselves documented on Facebook, Flickr and YouTube. Bonus points to cafes which work toward the social betterment of coffee-growing communities! We love to hear about sustainable practices!
About Mexican coffee Mexican coffee ranks among the best in the world and Oaxaca (along with neighboring Veracruz and Chiapas) is a major coffee-producing state.
Questions for locals and visitors
Where do you get your favorite coffee?
Where's your favorite place to drink coffee?
Which is your favorite brand of coffee to take home?
How much does a kilo of coffee cost at the market, in a store? For international visitors, how does this compare with what you pay at home?
Questions for coffee experts
What certification programs are used in Oaxaca to evaluate organic and fair trade coffee?
What is the difference between fair trade and organic certification programs in Oaxaca?
What certification programs are working ... and who certifies the certifiers?
How are these programs viewed locally, nationally and internationally?
What are the recommendations for buying coffee in Oaxaca?
FYI:
Casa del Buen Cafe
Classic store, but not so much in terms of coffee.
Markets
Oaxaca's traditional markets do a better job of serving delicious hot chocolate rather than coffee (though Cafe de Olla can be served well). That said, some of Oaxaca's best coffee is for sale at the temporary markets. If you are hankering for a good cup of java, check out the following natural markets. Here are some of the options:
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One of the best introductions to a foreign culture is through food and drink. For many international visitors to Mexico, spotting a coffee plant or visiting a finca are memorable experiences. So are you ready for a real coffee break? Here is our list of recommended local venues for getting a good cup of coffee in Oaxaca City:
Xiguela
Hidalgo #104-C, 132-9121, Barrio JalatlacoFlickr - RM
Garcia Vigil #409-D
Flickr
Website Cafe BrújulaComala
Allende #109flickr
photos
Antonio Labastida #115, Plaza Las Virgenes
Located on the north side of Labastida Park
Murguia #202
Reforma #401
5 de Mayo #412, corner of Constitución
Bravo #206
Barrio Reforma
Hidalgo #26
Teotitlan del Valle Oaxaca
Dulizun Cafe Facebook Page
Twitter
@laorganizacion@JaguarYuuCafe
IPadio
About this directory
We would like to add links to the photo galleries and videos by the coffee store owners themselves documented on Facebook, Flickr and YouTube. Bonus points to cafes which work toward the social betterment of coffee-growing communities! We love to hear about sustainable practices!About Mexican coffee
Mexican coffee ranks among the best in the world and Oaxaca (along with neighboring Veracruz and Chiapas) is a major coffee-producing state.
Questions for locals and visitors
Where do you get your favorite coffee?Where's your favorite place to drink coffee?
Which is your favorite brand of coffee to take home?
How much does a kilo of coffee cost at the market, in a store? For international visitors, how does this compare with what you pay at home?
Questions for coffee experts
What certification programs are used in Oaxaca to evaluate organic and fair trade coffee?What is the difference between fair trade and organic certification programs in Oaxaca?
What certification programs are working ... and who certifies the certifiers?
How are these programs viewed locally, nationally and internationally?What are the recommendations for buying coffee in Oaxaca?
FYI:
Casa del Buen Cafe
Classic store, but not so much in terms of coffee.
Markets
Oaxaca's traditional markets do a better job of serving delicious hot chocolate rather than coffee (though Cafe de Olla can be served well). That said, some of Oaxaca's best coffee is for sale at the temporary markets. If you are hankering for a good cup of java, check out the following natural markets. Here are some of the options:Benito Juarez, La Confianza, Local #311
Pochotes
- Pochimilco: Features Tierra Nu-Van- Raychote: Features La Maravilla
Arabia Café, Reforma #117, 515-9886, Jardín Conzatti,
https://foursquare.com/v/cafe-arabia/4c803834d92ea09354033672
La Organización
Escuela Militar #708, Colonia Reforma8am-11:30pm
- Comida española y cafe de CEPCO
References
There's much more about coffee on Planeta.com. Recommended reading from Amazon.com: Brewing Justice and we also have the online Conversation with Daniel Jaffee.Conecto
https://www.conecto.mx/es/cafe-la-organizacionhttps://www.facebook.com/ConectoMx/videos/613653078842347
flickrgroups
If you find a cup of coffee you really enjoy, take a photo and share it in the World Food and/or Sustainable tea, coffee and chocolate groups.Café de Olla
canela, panella, caféCafé de Olla - Food Networ
Ruta de cafe
http://www.nvinoticias.com/nota/69664/firman-convenio-para-potenciar-la-ruta-del-cafe-de-oaxaca